Monday, November 23, 2015

The Great Pyramid of Giza also known as the Pyramid of Khufu or Cheops, is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex, Egypt. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact.

Egyptologists believe that the pyramid was built as a tomb over a 10 to 20-year period concluding around 2560 BC. Initially at 146.5 metres (481 feet), the Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world for more than 3,800 years. Originally, the Great Pyramid was covered by casing stones that formed a smooth outer surface; what is seen today is the underlying core structure. Some of the casing stones that once covered the structure can still be seen around the base. There have been varying scientific and alternative theories about the Great Pyramid's construction techniques. Most accepted construction hypotheses are based on the idea that it was built by moving huge stones from a quarry and dragging and lifting them into place.

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Tabo is a small town in the Lahaul and Spiti district on the banks of the Spiti River in Himachal Pradesh, India. The town lies on the road between Rekong Peo and Kaza, the sub-divisional headquarters of Spiti. The town surrounds a Buddhist monastery which, according to legend, is said to be over a thousand years old. His Holiness the Dalai Lama has expressed his desire to retire to Tabo, since he maintains that the Tabo Monastery is one of the holiest. In 1996, HH the Dalai Lama conducted the Kalachakra initiation ceremony in Tabo, which coincided with the millennium anniversary celebrations of the Tabo monastery. The ceremony was attended by thousands of Buddhists from across the world. Tabo Monastery's spiritual head is Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche.

Monday, November 9, 2015

Kinnaur
surrounded by the Tibet to the
east, in the northeast corner of
Himachal Pradesh, about 235 kms
from Shimla is a tremendously
beautiful district having the
three high mountains ranges i.e.
Zanskar, Greater Himalayas and
Dhauladhar, enclosing valleys of
Sutlej, Spiti, Baspa and their
tributaries. All the valleys are
strikingly beautiful. The slopes
are covered with thick wood,
orchards, fields and picturesque
hamlets. The much religious
Shivlinga lies at the peak of
Kinner Kailash mountain. The
beautiful district was opened
for the outsiders in 1989. The
old Hindustan-Tibet road passes
through the Kinnaur valley along
the bank of river Sutlej and
finally enters Tibet at Shipki
La Pass. And it is not only the
scenic beauty which appeals to
the young and old alike but also
the life styles of the people,
their culture, heritage, customs
and traditions.

The much honest people which
have strong
culture and beliefs
generally follow the Buddhism
and Hinduism believe that the Pandavas came and resided in the
land while in the exile. In the
ancient mythology the people of
Kinnaur are known as Kinners,
the halfway between men and
gods. Thousands years old
monasteries still exist in the
area. Both the Buddhists and
Hindus live in perfect harmony
symbolising the traditional
brotherhood and friendship of
the people of both the faiths.

The apples, chilgoza
and other dry fruits are grown
here are world famous. The high
terrain here give way to great
adventures sports of all kinds.
Beautiful trekking routes
includes the 'Parikarma of
Kinner Kailash'. Here is also
the Beautiful Nako lake and
three famous wild life
sanctuaries.

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Jaipur is a major tourist destination in India forming a part of the Golden Triangle. Visitor attractions include the Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, City Palace, Amer Fort, Jantar Mantar, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Galtaji, Govind Dev Ji Temple, Garh Ganesh Temple, Sri Kali Temple, Birla Mandir, Sanganeri Gate and the Jaipur Zoo. The observatory, Jantar Mantar, is one of the World Heritage Sites. Hawa Mahal is a five-storey pyramidal shaped monument that rises 15 metres (50 ft) from its high base. Sisodiya Rani Bagh and Kanak Vrindavan are the major parks in Jaipur.

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